In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast, Dr. Sara Dill shares her insights on the concept of "hitting the pause button" in life. She reflects on the importance of taking breaks, reevaluating commitments, and allowing oneself the space to reconsider and reinvigorate existing circumstances. Dr. Dill encourages her listeners, especially busy physicians, to prioritize getting good quality and duration of sleep, emphasizing its positive impact on overall well-being.Throughout the episode, Dr. Dill candidly discusses her personal experiences with sleep patterns and the benefits of getting adequate rest. She delves into the idea of hitting the pause button, reflecting on moments in conversations or situations where taking a mental break can be beneficial. She encourages listeners to consider the value of giving themselves permission to pause, redecide, and recommit to aspects of their lives that may need reinvigoration. Dr. Dill also emphasizes the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and creativity in one's medical career, especially as routines and experiences become more familiar.Towards the end of the episode, Dr. Dill reveals that she is pressing pause on the podcast for a month to take a well-deserved break and invites listeners to think about areas in their own lives where they might want to hit the pause button for a change in perspective.So, if you're a busy physician navigating the challenges of work-life balance, this episode offers valuable insights on the significance of pausing, reevaluating, and recharging.I just want to encourage you to think about, is there anything in your life that you would love to hit the pause button and come back in a new, refreshed, creative, inspired way? If so, I encourage you to consider how you can do that.Key TakeawaysImportance of Sleep: Effects of quality sleep on daily functioningHitting the Pause Button: Encouragement to consider giving oneself permission to pauseRewrite Routines and Habits for Reinvention: Importance of redeciding, recommitting, and reinvigorating existing circumstancesReinvigoration and Reimagination in Medicine: Exploring the need to stay connected, invigorated, and engaged in the medical careerTemporary Pause of the Podcast: Announcing the temporary pause of the podcast for a vacation periodEncouragement for Listeners: Prompting reflection on areas where a pause may be beneficial for a refreshed, creative, and inspired returnConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebook

In this episode of the Stress-less Physician podcast, Dr. Sara Dill dives deep into the concept of negative visualization as a tool for cultivating gratitude and appreciation in our lives. She draws on the principles of stoicism to explore the idea that everything we have is essentially borrowed, emphasizing the temporary nature of our possessions, relationships, and even our own lives. Dr. Dill encourages intentional reflection on potential losses in order to savor and appreciate the present.The episode begins with Dr. Dill sharing her musings on stoic writings and the concept of habituation, where we quickly become accustomed to positive experiences and start focusing on what's wrong. She emphasizes the importance of intentionally reflecting on the temporary nature of everything in our lives. Dr. Dill provides personal examples to illustrate how negative visualization can shift our perspective, bringing a deeper sense of appreciation and gratitude to our daily experiences.The episode delves into the paradox of not clinging too tightly to what we have while fully appreciating and savoring it. Dr. Dill emphasizes that this intentional practice is not about dwelling on potential losses, but rather about cultivating gratitude and preparing ourselves for the future in a positive way."What if you started reflecting on the fact that in some ways, everything you have is borrowed, the glass is already broken, that thinking about the potential loss of everything that we value in our life can in some way help us now feel more appreciation, more gratitude, and maybe more fully inhabit our lives."Key TakeawaysIntroduction to Stoicism and It’s Relevance to Modern LifeThe Brain’s Pattern of Habituating Postive Experiences: Negative visualization as a way to foster gratitude and appreciation in the present momentThe Concept of Everything Being Borrowed: Impermanence of possessions, relationships, health, and life itself, emphasizing the need to appreciate and savor them while they last.Intentional Cultivation of Appreciation and Gratitude: Discusses the balance of not clinging too tightly to life's aspects while valuing and appreciating themConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In this episode, Dr. Sara Dill delves into the topic of how to handle being triggered by situations or people. She starts off by sharing her own experience of feeling triggered. Dr. Dill explains that being triggered involves having a negative emotional reaction to a situation, but she emphasizes that it's essential to differentiate between everyday triggers and deeper trauma triggers. She encourages listeners to recognize their triggers and warns against acting on impulse in such situations.The key takeaway from the episode is the importance of self-regulation and not reacting when triggered. Dr. Dill provides practical strategies, such as deep breathing, pausing, and engaging the senses to ground oneself in the present moment. She highlights the value of taking deliberate steps to downshift emotional and physiological responses before deciding on the best course of action. Dr. Dill shares personal experiences of excusing herself from a situation to regain composure, emphasizing the effectiveness of intentional state-shifting.Listeners are encouraged to grasp the concept of triggers, practice self-regulation, and understand the importance of pausing before reacting to trigger situations. Dr. Dill's insights offer practical tools for handling emotions and promoting a sense of calmness during challenging moments."One of the things I did when I first started coach training was spend about two months just pausing during the day and identifying what I was feeling, which required me to actually check in with my body and with my emotional state and then label it."Key TakeawaysUnderstanding Triggers: What it means to be triggered, and looking at common triggers in everyday lifeRecognizing When You're Triggered: Recognizing the emotional and physiological response to being triggeredResponding to Triggers: Self-regulation and techniques for down-regulating the stress responseShifting Your State: Commitment to pausing and shifting out of heightened emotional statesThe Aftermath of Triggers: Reactions may not always require a responseConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast with Dr. Sara Dill, the focus is on practical ways to reduce stress through mindful breathing techniques. Dr. Dill discusses how using conscious and intentional breath can reprogram one's response to stressful emotions.The host shares her top three breathing techniques for stress relief and she emphasizes the immediate and tangible benefits of these breathing techniques, including reduced tension, increased concentration, and a shift to a calmer, more grounded state. She delves into the science behind these techniques, highlighting the physiological impact of nasal breathing and the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.Dr. Dill urges her listeners to try out these techniques and discover what works best for them. Tune in to discover how you can harness the power of your breath to reduce stress and improve well-being."This is a way where we can actually use our breath in an intentional, conscious way to control our neurophysiology in a way that serves us."Key TakeawaysIntroduction to Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief: Emphasizing the practicality and quick impact of the techniquesTop Three Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief: Flower and Candle, Box Breathing, Four-Seven-Eight BreathingThe Science Behind Breathing Techniques: Impacts on the nervous system, cardiovascular health, and heart rate variabilityAdditional Physical Benefits of Nasal Breathing: The effects on stress reduction, oral hygiene, and cortisol levelsConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In this episode of the Stress-Less Physician podcast, Dr. Sara Dill talks about the importance of controlling what you can and letting go of the rest. She shares her recent experience at a conference in Maui, where she learned valuable lessons about not clinging to being right all the time and being open to new information.Dr. Dill delves into the concept of control, emphasizing that while we often strive to control external factors, our true power lies in our internal responses and decisions. She uses examples from her own experiences to illustrate the benefits of focusing on what we can control, while accepting and letting go of the things beyond our influence.The episode strikes a balance between personal storytelling and insightful analysis, as Dr. Dill provides relatable anecdotes to drive home her message. She also shares her own journey of continuously working on this practice, acknowledging that it's an ongoing process for her as well.So, if you're ready to explore the liberating art of relinquishing control and focusing on what truly matters, tune in to this insightful episode and take a step toward a more stress-free, empowered mindset."And the reason I think that really getting honest with controlling what you can, and letting the rest go is that it's very stressful. And it causes a lot of our negative emotions when we're trying to control the uncontrollable, which may be other people, this may include our children, this may include our patients.""Overnight olfactory enrichment using an odorant diffuser improves memory and modifies the uncinate fasciculus in older adults" in Frontiers in Neuroscience.Key TakeawaysThe idea of arguing less and not needing to be right all the time: The concept of control and responsibility, predominantly in a medical contextThe importance of understanding what can and cannot be controlled: The potential benefits of letting go and focusing on what can be controlledHighlighting the shift in perspective when letting go of control: Applications for daily life and in the bigger momentsCoping Strategies and Self-Reflection: Personal examples of trying to exert control and the resulting emotionsSelf-assessment and self-awareness as key components of managing emotions: Advocating for oneself while letting go of uncontrollable circumstancesConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule.What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com, or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Just like you don’t have to attend every party you’re invited to, you don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to. Wow. What a useful alternative perspective to conflict engagement. Ever since I first heard this concept, I’ve been trying to apply it to my life. In doing so, I’ve found that this truth is both liberating and life-shaking, but it’s not always easy. That’s why in this episode, I wanted to share some of my experiences and thoughts around how to argue less. I hope my suggestions help bring more peace into your life and relationships.“I find that the less tightly that I hold on to my need to be right, my desire to try to control other people… the less I really care about arguing with people.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnIt takes two to argueOffense, defense or neutralCheck in with your reasons3 ways to decline to argueContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What would love do?How to Increase Your Mental and Emotional AgilityThe Power of ConstraintWhat You Can Control (And What You Can't)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachI’d love to work with you! Want to explore the work we can do together? I offer FREE consult calls. Make an appointment at saradill.com/schedule. Thoughts, ideas, questions? Don’t hesitate to email me at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I really do personally read and respond to communications.Want to dig deeper into improving your life and work? May I recommend this book? The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by me, Dr. Sara Dill, MD.saradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

When packing for a trip, it’s helpful to lay out everything you need and anything else you might want–and then edit from there. I’ve found that, in many useful ways, self-coaching is very similar.The biggest benefit of removing things you don’t actually need when packing is that you travel light. And, in life, whether physically or mentally and emotionally, traveling light can be a lot easier. Let’s talk about it.“A lot of our thoughts don’t need to continue to travel with us.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnPiles of thoughtPulling things apartTraveling lightGaslighting ourselves?Contact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why Self Worth Cannot Be MeasuredThe Power of “Maybe” and How to Use it to Reduce Any StressUnwritten Rules That Keep Us StuckLessons Learned from Byron KatieConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Compare and despair is the tendency to constantly compare ourselves to others, but not in a positive way. We feel that we’re not measuring up in some way to others and we despair over our perceived failures.In our current society, the status or accomplishments of others is readily accessible. And I would say that this almost non-stop barrage of information can be unhealthy because it can lead to almost non-stop feelings of inadequacy. But there are ways we can stop the compare and despair cycle, starting first with consciously disengaging from it, and eventually, subconsciously disengaging as well. Let’s talk about it.“Without comparison, what’s not perfect?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll Learn4 effects of the compare and despair mindsetWhat disappears without comparisonSuggestions to stop compare and despairContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why how you speak about yourself and to yourself mattersAre you Upper Limiting Yourself?Imposter Syndrome ThinkingConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Making resolutions for the new year is extremely popular but I’m no longer a fan. Why? Because often they have to do with telling yourself that something is wrong with you and you need to change. This can be both intimidating and discouraging. Setting goals, on the other hand, are a different way of framing changes. They have a more attainable and encouraging feel. This is why I prefer goals over resolutions.The other beautiful thing about goals is they don’t have to be huge. Resolutions can feel like they need to be bigger, more impactful and weighty in some way. Goals don’t have to be. They can be small changes, small adjustments. I like the idea of focusing on the three that are most important while still allowing myself the freedom to add others or subtract one. So let’s start this new year talking about your top three goals.“Often when we have too many goals, or too many projects–too many ways that we are splitting our attention–it makes it much harder to actually focus and achieve whatever it is we are wanting to achieve.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnSteps to achieving your top three goalsHow to choose your goalsTangible and Intangible goalsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Goal Setting for a More Amazing LifeWhat Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?Decisions ahead of timeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

When we take being wrong to an unjust personal level, we label ourselves as having something wrong with us. This is as opposed to simply making a mistake and admitting to it. It goes deeper. But what exactly does it mean to stop making yourself wrong? I certainly do not mean to imply that we should present ourselves as perfect and incapable of making mistakes. And I certainly do not I advocate for passing blame or avoiding responsibility. However, I do advocate for being kinder to ourselves, and for adopting a mentality of placing being wrong in the correct context. Let’s talk about it.“I can get something wrong without making myself–my person, my personality, my worth, all that sort of self-identity–wrong.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnWhat it meansThe effect it hasWhy to stop making yourself wrongYou’re already worthyContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How To Make DecisionsHow to Drop Your ManualChoose AgainHow To Have Your Own BackHow to Forgive YourselfConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Seeing the good, even in the bad, allows us to enjoy our life more. It gives us more control and helps us not overlook hidden opportunities. It allows us to move through unpleasant things more quickly and easily.As someone who strongly believes in this, I wanted to encourage you once more this Christmas. Things have definitely been hard and things happen, but we can intentionally reframe situations in a way that serves us. We can find the gift in all circumstances.“The more you can start to drop the resistance and find, or even be open to the possibility that everything can be a gift or an opportunity in some way, it’s easier to move beyond something.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnPower of dropping resistanceHow to find the giftTurn aroundsPersonally gratefulContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftHow to Start Your Day with Gratitude and IntentionGive Yourself the Gift of CoachingConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

As a person in any helping profession, or even in our personal lives with loved ones, we want to be of service. It’s in our nature. But because it’s in our nature, it can also be difficult to draw boundaries. It can become too much.We are accustomed to the cultural concept of noble self-sacrifice, especially in medicine. Yet I have questioned if this is truly necessary. Just because something has been one way doesn’t mean it must remain that way. Of course, there are things that need to be set aside for a time period, particularly when you’re in training, but does that have to continue? Or can we foster success and service without sacrifice? Let’s talk about it.“It’s not sustainable to show up day after day… and have everything be at your own expense. You can’t continue to be of service without getting resentful, without getting exhausted, without burning out.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnNot at your expenseGive your brain a puzzleExceed without sacrificeSustainable success and serviceContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?How To Know If You Are A Good Doctor?How To Say NoConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

As a person in any helping profession, or even in our personal lives with loved ones, we want to be of service. It’s in our nature. But because it’s in our nature, it can also be difficult to draw boundaries. It can become too much.We are accustomed to the cultural concept of noble self-sacrifice, especially in medicine. Yet I have questioned if this is truly necessary. Just because something has been one way doesn’t mean it must remain that way. Of course, there are things that need to be set aside for a time period, particularly when you’re in training, but does that have to continue? Or can we foster success and service without sacrifice? Let’s talk about it.“It’s not sustainable to show up day after day… and have everything be at your own expense. You can’t continue to be of service without getting resentful, without getting exhausted, without burning out.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnNot at your expenseGive your brain a puzzleExceed without sacrificeSustainable success and serviceContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?How To Know If You Are A Good Doctor?How To Say NoConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Whether you love or dread the holidays, they affect us all. Some people take them in stride while others have their stress skyrocket. But what are some of the secrets of those who don’t get stressed during the holidays?Over the years, I’ve learned how to coach myself through many things, the holidays being one of them. So I thought it might be helpful to share some of my techniques, and together we can destress and enjoy the holidays more.“Life is just a series of events and days, so why not enjoy them?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnSix Ways to Enjoy the Holidays MoreChange your identityPinpoint your thoughtsYou don’t have toGive yourself permissionPlan your enjoymentMake the decisionContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Pay Attention to the Good ThingsGive Yourself PermissionDecisions ahead of timeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

The concept of Earth School is that the entirety of our lives and what is happening around us might be a lesson. What if everything we experience is supposed to be so we can learn and grow? There are other versions of Earth School that also incorporate more spirituality, if you are interested in those as well. For me, it’s less about spirituality as it is about a useful concept, one I can apply at almost any time and to any situation. Let’s talk about what Earth School is and how to use this concept.“This concept of Earth School–right–that everything I’m experiencing, everything in my life, is part of the curriculum of my life, helps me drop my resistance to it.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnWhen learning was funWhat if all is learningLessens resistanceChanging the curriculumAppreciating Earth SchoolContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How (and why) to Transform Any Crisis into a GiftLessons Learned from Byron KatieHow to Increase Your Mental and Emotional AgilityConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Giving thanks with intention first thing in the morning can help set your mood for the entire day. This doesn’t necessarily completely erase other emotions and sensations, especially as our day progresses, but it is certainly helpful.Simply focusing a few moments on what we appreciate can also help create space for all we’re thinking and feeling, positive or negative. There is great value in this, so let’s talk about how to start your day with gratitude and intention.“Is there a way that you want to experience the day? Is there a way you want to practice showing up? Is there an emotion you want to feel?” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnFull human experienceAwake and awareOne minuteBetter daysContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Pay Attention to the Good ThingsThe How To Not Use Gratitude (or any emotion) Against YourselfGifts of GratitudeConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Giving yourself permission is really open-ended. There are a lot of things you can give yourself permission to do or not do. And, perhaps most significantly, you don’t need to earn that right.Growing up, we are typically taught that we need to earn permissions. Even into adulthood, we’re conditioned in many areas to ask permission from someone else in authority. But what if there are areas in your life where you don’t need permission? What if, in reality, you already have all the authority you need? Let’s talk about that.“I actually think that giving yourself permission, and prioritizing yourself helps you be a better version of you and actually sets other people free to prioritize themselves, to give themselves permission.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnPermission conditionedAt no one’s expenseDoesn’t lead to anarchyWhat ifDoesn’t have to be seriousContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:What would love do?What Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?My #1 Coaching Tool (Warmer vs Colder)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

In living this life, we encounter a lot of things which are, frankly, not great. All around us and throughout the world there is a lot going on that is pretty discouraging. So how do we navigate such a world? One helpful thing can be to intentionally pay attention to the good things.But with so many voices and so much noise, how do we focus on the good things? How do we let more of those influences in? How do we recognize more good? Let’s talk about it.“Our brain can’t differentiate a lot of the time between things we read about that are happening in other places, or things that happened to other people, and what’s happening to us. It generates a big stress response.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnWhy it’s hard to tear awayPaying attention to the goodMore right with youIncrease what you noticeEncourage the goodContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:How to Increase Your Mental and Emotional AgilityWhen It’s Just One Thing After AnotherCreating Ease (AKA How to feel less stressed out)Connect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

The question: “What would love do?” can be very powerful and revealing. And not necessarily for only what we automatically think about. When posed such a question, our minds tend to think about what love would do for others. But I want to look at it from a different vantage point.In this episode, I explore the question “What would love do?”... for you? When faced with this question and pondering your response, I want to consider the answer from the other side. It’s a beautiful thing that we think of others first but there is also beauty in thinking about the answer in regards to yourself.“[In] bringing love to the table, it has to be love for you and love for others.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnA beautiful questionWidening answersScarcity point of viewJust holding spaceSharing painful thingsContact Info and Recommended ResourcesPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Why Self Worth Cannot Be MeasuredWhat Conditions Do You Need To Thrive?Why how you speak about yourself and to yourself mattersConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram

Acceptance and processing of painful and unwelcome emotions is a skill we can learn. But it’s not an easy one. We naturally avoid pain, unpleasant emotions and uncomfortable interactions.For this episode, I wanted to share a tool for easier acceptance and processing of the things we normally avoid. After all, we can’t completely block negative or unwanted emotions and thoughts, so why not learn to handle them better? Let’s talk about it.“When that struggle switch is switched on, and it’s turned up high… it’s going to amplify all of those emotions, the ones you don’t like.” – Dr. Sara DillWhat You’ll LearnTools to accept rather than resistA dial in our headDial high or dial offHow to dial downContact Info and Recommended ResourcesACT Made Simple and other Resources and Books by Russ HarrisPodcast Episodes that pair well with this one:Lessons Learned from Martha BeckClean Pain vs Dirty PainTaming AnxietyConnect with Dr. Sara Dill, MDThe Doctor’s CoachThinking about working with me? I have room for new clients, so don’t hesitate to schedule a FREE consult call: saradill.com/schedule. What are you doing to move closer to your ideal life? Send me an email at sara@saradill.com or connect with me on social media. I personally read all my messages and I’d love to hear from you.My book: The Doctor Dilemma: How to Quit Being Miserable Without Quitting Medicine by Dr. Sara Dill, MDsaradill.comsaradill.com/coachingFacebookInstagram